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#1223 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
The Franklin School of Innovation
High School · The Franklin School of Innovation · Asheville, NC
A charter high school in Asheville, NC where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61 Innovation Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
- Math 48% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Franklin School of Innovation score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Franklin School of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asheville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,925
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ic ImagineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
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| Mount Pisqah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Franklin School of Innovation
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Franklin School of Innovation is listed in The Franklin School of Innovation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Franklin School of Innovation
The Franklin School of Innovation is a public high school in Asheville, NC, part of The Franklin School of Innovation, serving approximately 706 students in grades 5th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Franklin School of Innovation
What grades does The Franklin School of Innovation serve?
The Franklin School of Innovation serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Franklin School of Innovation?
The Franklin School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Franklin School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at The Franklin School of Innovation is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Franklin School of Innovation rank in NC?
The Franklin School of Innovation ranks #1,223 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Franklin School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
The Franklin School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Franklin School of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Franklin School of Innovation has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is The Franklin School of Innovation a charter school?
Yes, The Franklin School of Innovation is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Franklin School of Innovation a Title I school?
No, The Franklin School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (828) 318-8140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28806)
- 45,644
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28806; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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